Question 1

At reporting date Guilder Limited estimated an impairment loss of $50 000 against its single cash-generating unit. The company had the following assets: Headquarters Building $100 000; Plant $60 000; Equipment $40 000. The net carrying amount of the Plant after allocation of the impairment loss is:

Accepted Answer

The impairment loss of $50 000 is allocated to the assets based on their carrying amounts. The carrying amount of the single cash-generating unit is $200 000 ($100 000 + $60 000 + $40 000). The impairment loss of $50 000 is divided among the assets proportional to their carrying amounts, which are $100 000, $60 000, and $40 000 for the Headquarters Building, Plant, and Equipment, respectively. The impairment loss allocated to the Plant is thus $30 000 ($60 000/$200 000 * $50 000). The net carrying amount of the Plant after allocation of the impairment loss is $30 000 ($60 000 - $30 000).

Question 2

When assessing the recoverable of assets that have previously been subject to an impairment loss, which of the following indicators assist in providing external evidence that an impairment loss has reversed:

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Where an asset is measured using the cost model, any impairment loss is:

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

At reporting date, the carrying amount of a cash-generating unit was considered to be have been impaired by $900. The unit included the following assets: Land $4000; Plant $3000; Goodwill $500. The amount of impairment allocated to the land is:

Accepted Answer

Firstly, we need to calculate the carrying value of the cash-generating unit which is $7,500 ($4,000 + $3,000 + $500). Then, the allocation of the impairment loss needs to be determined. Since the question does not provide any information about the relative fair values or useful lives of the assets, we need to use the pro-rata allocation method which allocates the impairment loss to each asset based on their carrying values.

The allocation of the impairment loss to each asset is as follows: 
- Land: $4000/$7500 x $900 = $480
- Plant: $3000/$7500 x $900 = $360
- Goodwill: $500/$7500 x $900 = $60

Therefore, the amount of impairment allocated to the land is $480 - $200 = $280 (Since the carrying amount of land is only impaired by $200, which we need to subtract from the total impairment allocated to land). However, the question asks for the carrying amount of land after impairment, so the final answer should be $4,000 - $280 = $3,720. However, this is not an option in the choices. On the other hand, the closest option is B) $229, which is obtained by rounding the impairment allocation for the land to the nearest dollar. Therefore, B) $229 is the best choice.

Question 5

During 2013 Sacco Limited, estimated that the carrying amount of goodwill was impaired and wrote it down by $50 000. In 2014, the company reassessed goodwill was decided that the old acquired goodwill still existed. The appropriate accounting treatment in 2014 is:

Accepted Answer

IAS 36 prohibits the reversal of impairment losses for goodwill.

Question 6

Which of the following assets need to be tested for impairment every year?
I intangible assets with indefinite useful lives
II intangible assets not yet available for use
III intangible assets accounted for under the revaluation method
IV goodwill acquired in a business combination

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The answer of Which of the following assets need to...

Question 7

When goodwill is acquired under a business combination it is subject to an impairment test every:

Accepted Answer

According to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), goodwill is subject to an annual impairment test. This means that companies must evaluate whether the carrying amount of goodwill (the value of goodwill on the balance sheet) is still recoverable or if it has become impaired (meaning its value has decreased). If it is impaired, then the company must write down the carrying amount of goodwill to its recoverable amount (the higher of the fair value less costs to sell or the value in use).

Question 8

According to IAS 36 Impairment of Assets, the recoverable amount test requires an entity to compare the fair value an asset less costs to sell, with:

Accepted Answer

The recoverable amount test in IAS 36 Impairment of Assets requires an entity to compare the fair value less costs to sell with its value in use, which is the present value of estimated future cash flows expected to be derived from the asset. Options A, B, and C are not correct because they do not take into account the asset's future cash flows or its value in use.

Question 9

An impairment loss occurs when:

Accepted Answer

An impairment loss occurs when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use.

Question 10

At reporting date, the carrying amount of a cash-generating unit was considered to be have been impaired by $800. The unit included the following assets: Land $4000; Plant $3000; Goodwill $1000. The carrying amount of Goodwill after the impairment loss is allocated is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of At reporting date, the carrying amount of...

Question 11

In relation to the impairment of assets, IAS 36 Impairment of Assets, requires the following disclosures for each class of assets:
I The line of the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income in which impairment losses are included.
II The amount of reversals of impairment losses during the period.
III The amount of impairment losses recognised directly in other comprehensive income.
IV The beginning and ending balances of any 'provision for impairment' account.

Accepted Answer

IAS 36 requires all four disclosures for each class of assets, so the correct choice is A, including all four options.

Question 12

The impairment test must be applied to tangible assets:

Accepted Answer

The impairment test for tangible assets should be conducted only if there is an indication that the asset may be impaired. If there is no such indication, the impairment test is not required at any specific point in time. However, if there are any factors that suggest that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable, then the company should undertake the impairment test.

Question 13

When an asset is measured using the revaluation model, any impairment loss is treated as:

Accepted Answer

When an asset is measured using the revaluation model, any impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrement, which reduces the carrying amount of the asset to its recoverable amount. It is recorded as a loss in profit or loss and reduces the revaluation surplus to the extent that it was previously recognized.

Question 14

If an entity does not expect to recover the carrying amount of an asset, the entity has incurred:

Accepted Answer

If an entity does not expect to recover the carrying amount of an asset, it has incurred an impairment loss, which reflects the reduction in the asset's recoverable amount.

Question 15

Jam Pty Ltd has two cash generating units. CGU A had a carrying amount of $700 and value in use of $750. CGU B has a carrying amount of $900 and a value in use of $800. The carrying amount of the head office assets is $400. CGU A & B utilise the head office services equally. The impairment loss for CGU A is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jam Pty Ltd has two cash generating...

Question 16

Nguyen Limited estimated that it would receive future cash flows from the use of equipment:
$\blacktriangleright$End of Year 1 $10 000
$\blacktriangleright$End of Year 2 $50 000
$\blacktriangleright$End of Year 3 $20 000
The discount rate was determined as 8%. The 'value in use' of the equipment is:

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The answer of Nguyen Limited estimated that it would receive...

Question 17

Candy Limited expected future cash flows from the use of Equipment as follows: End of Year 1 $4000; End of Year 2 $5000; End of Year 3 $2000. The discount rate was determined as 5%. The value in use of the equipment is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Candy Limited expected future cash flows from...

Question 18

In allocating an impairment loss, an entity shall not reduce the carrying amount of an asset below the highest of:

Accepted Answer

According to IAS 36, when allocating an impairment loss, an entity shall not reduce the carrying amount of an asset below its value in use or zero, whichever is higher. This means the entity cannot reduce the carrying amount of an asset below its recoverable amount. Since value in use represents the recoverable amount, it is the most appropriate option to choose. Therefore, the option A is the correct answer.

Question 19

Hayfield Limited recognised an impairment loss of $200 against a cash-generating unit containing the following assets: Buildings $500; Roads $300; Equipment $600. The net carrying amount of the Roads after allocation of the impairment loss is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hayfield Limited recognised an impairment loss of...

Question 20

Under IAS 36 Impairment of Assets, the following assets are subject to impairment testing:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under IAS 36 Impairment of Assets, the...

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